@article{ref1,
title="Efficacy of interventions targeting alcohol, drug and smoking behaviors in university and college students: a review of randomized controlled trials",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2019",
author="Plotnikoff, Ronald C. and Costigan, Sarah A. and Kennedy, Sarah G. and Robards, Sara and Germov, John and Wild, Cam",
volume="67",
number="1",
pages="68-84",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions targeting alcohol consumption, drug use and smoking for college/university students. PARTICIPANTS: College/University students Methods: Studies were eligible if: (1)included students attending universities/colleges; (2)implemented in a university/college setting; (3)aimed to improve at least one of the following behaviors: alcohol and/or drug use and/or smoking; (4)were RCTs. The effect of the interventions on behaviors was determined by the percentage of studies that reported an effect. Due to the heterogeneity of outcomes meta-analysis was not conducted. <br><br>RESULTS: 88 studies met criteria. University-based interventions were effective for reducing alcohol-related outcomes (drinking patterns, BAC, consequences, problem drinking). Inconsistent findings for drug and smoking were observed. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: University-based interventions have the potential to improve health for students. While there is a breadth of research examining the efficacy of interventions to reduce alcohol consumption, further research is needed to determine the best approach for addressing smoking and drug use among students.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2018.1462821",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2018.1462821"
}